Ethnic Studies | Senioritis

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Ethnic Studies

Celebrating African American Culture: The Impact of Langston Hughes on Literature and Society

Langston Hughes (1902-1967) A gifted African-American poet, novelist, and playwright, who became one of the foremost interpreters of racial relationships in the United States Langston Hughes was...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Ethnic Studies

Understanding the Legacy of Lynching: A Dark Chapter of Racism and White Supremacy in the United States

Lynching putting to death a person by the illegal action of a mob Lynching is a term that refers to racially motivated and extrajudicial killings of individuals,...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Ethnic Studies

Lyndon Baines Johnson: The Great Society Programs, Civil Rights, and the Vietnam War

Lyndon Johnson (1908-1973) President of the United States from 1963-1969. One of his signature programs was the Great Society, meant to eliminate racial injustice and poverty. He...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Ethnic Studies

The History and Significance of Miscegenation Laws in the United States

miscegenation laws laws forbidding people of different races from marrying. Abolished by the US Supreme Court in 1967 Miscegenation laws, also known as anti-miscegenation laws, were laws...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Ethnic Studies

The Importance of Normalization in Database Management and Optimization

Normalization The gradual shift that makes a situation, idea, or behavior come to be more widely accepted or seen as “normal.” This term is sometimes used to...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Ethnic Studies

Unmasking White Privilege: Understanding Historical Roots and its Impact in Education, Employment, Housing, and Criminal Justice

Part of white privilege involves the treatment of white people as individuals, without all of their actions’ being attributed to their membership in a racial group or...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Ethnic Studies

Understanding Pluralism: Embracing Diversity in Diverse Societies

Pluralism is when a group embraces and adapts to the mainstream society without giving up their native culture. Pluralism refers to a perspective or approach that recognizes...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Ethnic Studies

Understanding Racial Identity Development: Importance, Stages, and Cultural Competence

Racial identity While race is a social construct based on physical appearance, racial identity refers to the way a person is perceived—both by themself and by others—based...